1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (72 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 292 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Fiat Tempra (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tempra | Nova |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
